‘Maybe it’s time for me to move on’

16 Dec, 2014

Emails leaked by Sony hackers reveal that Trebek recently considered leaving Jeopardy! after producers asked him to re-tape a segment filmed during Kid’s Week. Trebek’s email:

If you all think I should retape the opening, I will. But I want to say that for 30 years I’ve defended our show against attacks inside and out. But it doesn’t seem to operate both ways. When I’m vilified, corporate (and certainly legal) always seems to say ‘don’t say anything and it’ll blow over,’ and I’m not feeling support from the producers, and that disappoints the s—t out of me. If I’m making mistakes and saying things you don’t like, maybe it’s time for me to move on. It’s not a threat, but I want to let you know how I’m feeling.